"As far as Croatia is concerned, we do not have any special interests, but we want the acquis communautaire of the European Union to be respected," Rupel told the Slovene Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee.
The committee met to discuss preparations for Slovenia's EU presidency in 2008 and its role in the future process of the EU's southeastward enlargement.
Rupel said that the European Commission had great expectations of Slovenia regarding the enlargement process and that Slovenia supported a clear European perspective of the Western Balkans.
Speaking of Croatia's accession talks with the EU, Rupel reiterated Slovenia's position that the talks provided "a framework for dealing with outstanding issue in the European spirit."
"During the talks Croatia will have a chance to prove its credibility," he said.
Noting that many of the unresolved issues between the two countries were due to "lack of adjustment of Croatia to the European acquis communautaire," Rupel cited the non-existence of a fund for waste from the Krsko nuclear power plant, the problem of fisheries in the border area, and the access of European banks to the Croatian market.